Greetings LMLers,
Well, I took the plunge and purchased another 320 kit this
week. I love my 320 so much and the building process that I have decided to
build again – this time as a joint project with my son.
Got the kit home and realized a problem – when Lancair
originally packed up the kit they mistakenly included two sets of wheels and
brakes and did not include the nose strut (the boxes are about the same size).
This kit was still in the original wood crate that Lancair shipped it in and
the original owner has never even broken the seals on the boxes. This thing
should have gone to the Lancair museum J
I called Lancair today to inquire about a new nose strut and
found out that ESCO in Australia
got out of the business and they cannot get them anymore. Kim is checking for
me to see if she can locate one but now I’m nervous.
So, I am looking for a serviceable 320/360
strut. New condition would be great but I’ll take old and used, as long
as it is serviceable such that I can get Lancair to overhaul it.
Please contact me off-list at olsen25@comcast.net.
Thanks!
Dan Olsen
Fort Collins, CO